Abstract: An apparatus for winding straps comprises a motor having a shaft extending therefrom to a distal end, the shaft being rotatable thereby along a shaft axis and having a slot extending longitudinally therealong from the distal end. The apparatus further comprises a spool guide located proximate to the distal end of the shaft adapted to retain a strap on the shaft and a strap guide extending parallel to and spaced apart from the shaft axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for winding cargo straps. The apparatus comprises a base, connectors adapted to secure the base to a portion of a vehicle and a motor supported from the base. The apparatus further comprises a shaft extending from and rotated by the motor, the shaft having a plurality of mounting locations therealong, a guide flange secured around the shaft at one of the plurality of mounting locations and a guide cap secured to a distal end of the shaft. The method comprises securing the base to a vehicle, locating a guide flange at one of the plurality of mounting locations, securing a distal end of the strap to the shaft, locating the guide cap to the distal end of the shaft and actuating the motor to rotate the shaft thereby winding the strap thereon.